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Netflix Debuts 'The Waterfront': Buckley Family's Turmoil Unfolds

4/9/2025

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Kevin Williamson's gripping family drama "The Waterfront" debuts on Netflix June 19, immersing viewers in the tumultuous lives of the Buckley family in Havenport, North Carolina. As they battle to preserve their fishing empire, personal struggles threaten to tear them apart. The stellar cast features Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, and Melissa Benoist, with special appearances by Topher Grace.

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Kevin Williamson's gripping family drama "The Waterfront" debuts on Netflix June 19, immersing viewers in the tumultuous lives of the Buckley family in Havenport, North Carolina. As they battle to preserve their fishing empire, personal struggles threaten to tear them apart. The stellar cast features Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, and Melissa Benoist, with special appearances by Topher Grace.